Chapter 45: My Turn
“I’m right here. Do you dare to kill me?” Cai Lin stared at the young woman across from him as if seeing her for the first time, disbelief clouding his eyes. He was used to having his way in Guangwen Hall. Spoiled since childhood, he strutted unchallenged. Regarding Shen Miao, he had only wanted to teach her a lesson. Who knew she would not only refuse to be afraid, but stand against him? Her words now made it seem as though he was the one at a disadvantage. Did Cai Lin dare? Even if he had courage, could he truly act? The Cai family’s young master might be impulsive, but the Cai household itself was another matter. If Shen Miao were killed today, Shen Xin might slaughter the entire Cai family before punishment could even be discussed. Moreover, Cai Lin didn’t dare. He was only good at running his mouth, never having seen a battlefield or blood. His archery was excellent, but he had only ever shot walnuts or animals—never people. Yet how could he back down now? If Shen Miao, a ...
